TRAFFIC North West

Quantity Surveyor

First Recruitment Group

Job Description

Take the lead on Barrow's rail projects - QS with civils experience needed!

Quantity Surveyor - Rail / Civils Barrow-in-Furness (Office-Based) 12-Month Contract (Likely Extension)

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client, supporting the commercial delivery of rail infrastructure projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across construction and civil engineering projects, taking full responsibility for commercial management from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage projects commercially from tender through to final account
  • Prepare and price tender estimates (small and large projects)
  • Maintain and manage costing systems and reporting
  • Liaise and negotiate with clients on variations and contractual matters
  • Conduct site visits to measure works and assess new tenders
  • Review project documentation, identifying risks and requirements
  • Prepare monthly payment applications and resolve discrepancies
  • Work closely with internal teams and client-side QS professionals
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, civils, or infrastructure
  • Experience working on rail projects (e.g. Network Rail environments)
  • Strong background in estimating, tendering, and programme management
  • Solid knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and commercial priorities

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$68,540/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing Speaking
Common Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Bentley MicroStation HYPACK MAX MicroSurvey FieldGenius Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite Bentley Systems InRoads Suite Geomechanical design analysis GDA software

Job Overview

Date Posted
09 May 2026
Location
North West, South Africa

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